Checking The Cooling System; Changing The Coolant - Yamaha XVS1300A 2007 Service Manual

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CAUTION:
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
3. Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
• Coolant reservoir cap cover
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• Coolant level
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Front cylinder exhaust pipe
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
2. Check:
• Radiator cover "1"
• Radiator "2"
• Radiator inlet hose "3"
• Radiator outlet hose "4"
• Radiator outlet pipe "5"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1.
3. Install:
• Front cylinder exhaust pipe
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT

1. Remove:
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
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• Muffler
• Coolant reservoir cover
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap "1"
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WARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise toward the detent to allow any re-
sidual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the radi-
ator cap and turn it counterclockwise to re-
move.
3. Remove:
• Coolant drain bolt (radiator) "1"
(along with the copper washer)
4. Disconnect:
• Radiator outlet hose "2"
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5. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
6. Remove:
• Rear brake hose plastic holder "1"
• Rear brake hose guide bolts "2"
• Rear brake hose holder "3"
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